2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings

2011 was a busy year for the Valley restaurant scene. We added more than 100 new restaurants and lost just under 50. Just in case you forgot about some of the newcomers, or missed the news that one of your favorite restaurants closed, here’s a look back … 

2011 Restaurant Openings                                                                                                                             January Fuego Tacos, Phoenix
Citizens Public House, Scottsdale
The Rum Bar, Phoenix
Perk Eatery, Phoenix
Cafe Provence, North Socttsdale
Don Jose Mexican Food, Phoenix
Truffles Grand American Grill, Scottsdale
Shea 32, Phoenix
Jimmy John’s, CityScape
TK’s Urban Tavern, Scottsdale
Royal Coffee, The Biltmore
Parc Central, Scottsdale
Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge, Scottsdale
Tanzy, Scottsdale
The Herb Box, Scottsdale
Litchfield’s, Litchfield Park
More after the jump…

February The Arrogant Butcher, CityScape
The DawgFather Grill, Phoenix
The Dugout Sports Grill, Ahwatukee
Kitchen 56, Arcadia
My Goodness Cakes, Phoenix
Sekong By Night, Phoenix
Slice Cake Designs, 480-522-9520 by appointment only 
Thirteen North Grille, Phoenix 
March Smok’n Joe’s Roadhouse, Scottsdale
Majerle’s Sports Grill, Scottsdale 
Province @ The Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix
Thirteen North Grille, Scottsdale
Dunkin’ Donuts, Tempe (McClintock and Broadway)
Urban Picnic, Mesa El Hefe, Scottsdale
Coal Burger, Scottsdale
City Market Deli, Scottsdale
Truffles, North Scottsdale
Mellow Mushroom, Tempe
BLD, Chandler
April Jesse James Ice Cream Parlor, North Phoenix 
Open Source Project Coffee Shop, Tempe
Marketplace, Scottsdale
Windsor, Phoenix
Churn, Phoenix
Golden Valley, Phoenix
Lady Diana’s Bakery, Phoenix Carmel’s Coffee & Bakery, Phoenix
Penzey’s Spices, Tempe
Rancho de Tia Rosa, Chandler
Spanish Fly, Scottsdale
May The Habit Burger Grill, Tempe Spinato’s Pizzeria, Ahwatukee Betty’s Nosh Mushroom Bar, Glendale Smashburger, Tempe Market Place  Wedge & Bottle, Ahwatukee Capriotti’s, Mill Ave. Tempe Cave & Ives, Arcadia  Shinbay, Scottsdale Black Chile Mexican Grill, Biltmore 
June Oakville Grocery Co., CityScape Gengis Grill, Glendale Humble Pie, Phoenix Kokoro Sushi & Noodle Bar, Arizona Center Thai Basil, Phoenix Xtreme Grind, Chandler  Stingray Sushi, Scottsdale Quarter Stacy’s Smokehouse, Scottsdale Rita’s Italian Ice, Arrowhead Copper Blues, CityScape Phoenix Brugo’s Pizza, Esplanade Phoenix
July Taco Migo, Tempe Tilted Kilt, CityScape Fat Ass Burger, Phoenix Habit Burger Grill, Chandler Naked Pizza, Goodyear The Ol’ Pizzeria Cafe, Sunnyslope
August Grilled Ave, Tempe 21 Cakes, Scottsdale Flame Burger, Chandler Coal Burger, Chander Oregano’s, Tempe Paletas Betty, Tempe Rice Paper, PHX Perc Up Coffee, PHX
September Limelight Dipping Bar & Grill, Scottsdale AMC Esplanade 14 Dine-In Theater, Phoenix Firehouse Subs, Phoenix Nami, Phoenix  Cartel Coffee Lab, Scottsdale 
October  Nachobot, Phoenix Green, Phoenix Nami, Phoenix Tom’s Tavern, Phoenix Black Cat Coffee, Arcadia The Sushi Room, Chandler 
November  Thirsty Lion, Tempe Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers, North Scottsdale Studio Movie Grill, Scottsdale NoRTH, Arcadia Old Town Whiskey, Scottsdale  Circle H Barbecue, Phoenix Cave Creek Tap Haus, Cave Creek The Sweetness, Phoenix (inside Fair Trade Coffee) Five R Cha Thai, Phoenix (in the same spot Thai Elephant used to call home) O.H.S.O, Arcadia
December Barrio Queen, Scottsdale Raising Cane’s, Arcadia Herb N’ Flavors, Tempe Citizen R+D, Scottsdale Distrito, Scottsdale BoomBozz Taphouse, Gilbert 
2011 Restaurant Closings
January Tradiciones, Phoenix
Sweets & Beats, Phoenix
Anise Vietnamese, Mesa
The Chef’s Loft, Scottsdale
Siracha Lounge, Chandler
PastaBar, Phoenix
Dolce Espresso Video & Coffee Bar, Phoenix
Stan’s Metro Deli, Tempe
Oakville Grocery, Scottsdale

February Metro Brasserie, Scottsdale
Simply Bread , Phoenix
March Lis Doon Varna, Peoria
Chaka Chaka, Phoenix
Bomberos, Sunnyslope
Dunkin’ Donuts, Mill Ave.
April Sunshine Moon Peking Pub, Scottsdale
Ninfa’s Mexican Kitchen, Glendale
La Fonda, Chandler 
May Kanpai Sushi, Tempe 
June The Living Room, Phoenix – now Humble Pie  Marie Callender’s, All Arizona Locations Plaza Bonita, Tempe
July Parc Central, Scottsdale Spitfire Grill, Tempe Brugo’s Pizza, Phoenix Taberna Mexicana, Scottsdale Trader Vic’s, Scottsdale Boa Bistro, East Mesa
August Oaxaca, PHX & Sky Harbor locations  Sola Coffee, Scottsdale (becoming Cartel) Eddie’s Pizza, Tempe Krispy Kreme Donuts, all locations except for Mesa 
September Marcella’s Italian Kitchen, Scottsdale Fred’s at Barneys, Scottsdale Bacchus Wine Made Simple, Scottsdale  The Paisley Violin, Phoenix 
October Farrelli’s Cinema Supper Club, Scottsdale Sweet Sensation, Phoenix Camarone’s Mexican Grill, Glendale Thai Elephant, Phoenix (Tempe is still open) 
November Bloom, Scottsdale Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burger,Phoenix Market Bistro, Both locations, North Phoenix and Scottsdale Cathy’s Rum Cakes, Chandler Calabria Italian Kitchen, Phoenix  Texano’s, Tempe
December Local Breeze, Phoenix Maui Dog, Phoenix 
Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comment section below.   

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